Gordon Aschroft (7 September 1902 â 1982) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Lea, Lancashire, he played for Coppull Central before joining Football League First Division side Burnley in November 1925. He made his debut for the club on 7 December 1925 in the 3âÂÂ1 win against Birmingham at Turf Moor. Ashcroft failed to make another first-team appearance for Burnley and was released at the end of the 1926âÂÂ27 season. In August 1927 he signed for Burscough Rangers, and then played for Lancaster Town.